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Ward Manager - Bedford

Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Liverpool
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 per annum
Closing date
28 May 2024
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Profession
Other Health Profession
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Assess patients, plans, implements, and evaluates care, carries out nursing procedures, providing advice and maintaining associated records.

Manages staff, including personal development reviews (PDR), rotas, recruitment, and selection.

Supervises junior staff and students.

Promotes positive patient experience, lead on local quality initiatives and explores opportunities for service improvement.

Holds and manages budget.

Leads upon department-based improvement initiatives and actions as part of ward accreditation and audit, ensure the services operates in accordance with both regulatory and legislative requirements associated with the termination of pregnancies.

Contributes to and leads upon quality improvement projects applicable to both the departments of responsibility as well as the Gynaecology Division

Main duties of the job

  • Have overall responsibility and accountability for the management of the Bedford and Early Pregnancy Unit, providing a dynamic leadership role within the team.
  • Ensuring that patients and their families are at the Centre of the ward/ dept philosophy. Ensuring effective communication is maintained.
  • Function at experienced nurse level, able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Support the Matron and wider members of the Divisional Management team in achieving the strategic objectives for the Division and the Trust.


About us

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Job description

Job responsibilities

please see attached details of full job description , roles responsibilities and person specifications

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Contact with bodily fluids.


Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/masters level qualification and/or equivalent experience
  • Current NMC registration


Desirable

  • Relevant postregistration qualification


Experience

Essential

  • Substantial years working as a nurse within gynaecology.
  • Experience of working within early pregnancy / Termination specialist services
  • Proven skills and knowledge in relevant areas
  • Leadership and initiative skills
  • Evidence of ongoing commitment to learning and development


Desirable

  • Evidence of leading a team
  • Experience of nursing audit


Skills

Essential

  • Computer literate, able to use word, excel and manage databases.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
  • Role Model, leader, and team player
  • Able to work autonomously and within the wider multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates compassion respect and maintain dignity


Flexibility

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly to meet demands of the service.
  • Maintain professional image and attitude


Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool womens Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

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